Message from the President
The FSES PTA is a parent-run organization that works with the teachers, administrators, and staff of Franklin Sherman to enhance the educational experience and social development of our children. We are a community that emphasizes caring and working together with others. The generosity of our parents, through a combined commitment of time and financial resources, allows us to provide additional resources for our children, including technology in the classroom, library books, and field trips. In addition, the PTA works through the county and state PTA networks to advocate on behalf of our community with the Fairfax County Public Schools administration, and in some cases, before the county and state governments.
In a normal school year, the PTA funds and organizes community-building events such as the Fall Social, Thanksgiving Luncheon, and International Night. While school-based activities are unlikely in the year ahead - we will continue to actively seek ways to connect each other and help our children experience some of the special events of the school year, even if the connection is virtual!
At Franklin Sherman we are proud of our diversity, with a student body comprising children from different cultures and with differing abilities. About 15 percent of our student population are English learners. Over 30 percent of students participate in some level of advanced academics. And, about 15 percent of students receive services for special needs, including two classrooms dedicated to children with autism and related disorders.
We encourage you to join us and we look forward to working with you this year!
Sonali Wickrema
President
In a normal school year, the PTA funds and organizes community-building events such as the Fall Social, Thanksgiving Luncheon, and International Night. While school-based activities are unlikely in the year ahead - we will continue to actively seek ways to connect each other and help our children experience some of the special events of the school year, even if the connection is virtual!
At Franklin Sherman we are proud of our diversity, with a student body comprising children from different cultures and with differing abilities. About 15 percent of our student population are English learners. Over 30 percent of students participate in some level of advanced academics. And, about 15 percent of students receive services for special needs, including two classrooms dedicated to children with autism and related disorders.
We encourage you to join us and we look forward to working with you this year!
Sonali Wickrema
President